3 h. ago SHANE WATSON: Buying a real tree, wearing a green velvet wrap dress, poring over the Christmas Day TV listings... our style columnist reveals the 11 tell

Christmas never changes. There's always a flap about the turkey timing. There's always a present nobody wants. There's always a last-minute scramble because you forgot the crackers.

Culture

12 h. ago Christmas light up gift box decorations full of festive magic down to £24 with special code

Designed to look like pre-wrapped presents adorned with fairy lights that look stunning under a Christmas tree

Economics

13 h. ago Eight free and £1 days out for millions on Universal Credit in December including Christmas at the Tower of London

CHRISTMAS is an expensive time of the year - but making the most out of days out with the family doesn’t have to break the bank if you get benefits. There are many free and discounted tickets available for anyone on Universal Credit - whether you are into museums, historical landmarks and even zoos. We’ve...

Economics

14 h. ago Last minute shoppers grab 6ft Christmas tree from Dunelm for just £14

As Christmas can be a stressful time of year, Dunelm has dropped its prices on festive essentials.

Economics

15 h. ago Christmas, Again review – laidback tale of a forlorn Christmas tree seller has authentic charm

Charles Poekel’s directorial debut has taken a decade to reach the UK, but its indie take on seasonal cinema brings low-key warmthThis is a New York drama so laidback that it has taken a decade to reach the UK’s cinema screens. First released in the US in 2015, it’s an ultra-low-budget debut from first-time director Charles Poekel, set almost entirely on a 24-hour pop-up Christmas tree stall. Poekel’s style is far too authentic-indie and unaffected to get slushy or sentimental about Christmas; through his lens Christmas tree lights blink like police lights. But in its own low-key way, he pitches his film just right for a little squeeze of festive warmth.Kentucker Audley stars as Noel (it took someone in the film to joke about his name before I twigged). Noel is back for his fifth year selling Christmas trees in Brooklyn, standing outside in the freezing cold and sleeping in a not-much-warmer caravan parked next to the trees. A few customers ask about the girl working with him last y...

Politics

15 h. ago City's Christmas tree slammed as 'worst in the country that has half its lights missing'

The giant Christmas tree in Newport city centre has been criticised by some locals who say it isn't real and is decorated in lights that don't work

Events

22 h. ago UK households told 'do not' put presents under Christmas tree until this date

Police warn that it can put your home at risk

Politics

34 h. ago Grieving widow, 80, pays emotional tribute to her late husband by decorating a Christmas tree they planted together in 1979... which now towers over their home at 50ft tall

For the last 21 years, the couple have used a cherry picker to decorate the tree with thousands of Christmas lights each December. The grieving widow vowed to keep tradition going.

Economics

36 h. ago Welsh city's Christmas tree slammed as 'worst in the country'

'It must be one [of] the worst in Britain. It’s quietly been the talk of the city among locals.'

Politics

39 h. ago People are only just realising how old Brenda Lee was when she sang Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree

MUSIC fans are just realising the age of singer Brenda Lee when she recorded her famous Christmas song. Festive favourite Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree was released in 1958 and featured in Home Alone, one of the biggest movies of the 90s.  Written by Johnny Marks, the rockabilly track Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree was...

Politics

40 h. ago Expert reveals how to keep your Christmas tree fresh all through December

Frequent watering and a well-timed trim are essential for keeping your tree at its best throughout the festive period

Politics

41 h. ago Christmas wine: Tom Gilbey shares his top festive picks that won't break the bank

The marathon-running sommelierTom Gilbey shares his Christmas recommendations with Josh Barrie

Politics

59 h. ago Real reason behind tradition of putting up a Christmas tree every festive season

While many of us enjoy decorating our Christmas trees at this time of year, do you know how this tradition began?

Politics

61 h. ago Christmas tree in historic Welsh town damaged for third time

The Christmas tree has been damaged by a climber and now needs repairing with CCTV being reviewed

Events

64 h. ago Is YOUR Christmas tree verging on gaudy? Interactive tool reveals the exact number of baubles and lights you need to ensure your fir doesn't look cheap

Mathematicians from Sheffield University have created a 'treegonometry' formula that works out the exact number of decorations you need to keep your Christmas tree looking classy.

Politics

68 h. ago Voices: ‘The tackier the better’: Readers divided on when the Christmas tree should go up

Our community is united in one thing: whether you’re an early decorator, a tradition-keeper or a lover of chaotic tinsel, Christmas trees are ultimately about joy, memories and doing the season your own way

Politics

69 h. ago 'I'm a shopping expert and these present ideas are ideal for family this Christmas'

Finding the perfect presents without breaking the bank is the real gift - here's how to do it

Economics

3 d. ago Trafalgar Square’s Christmas Tree: A Living Symbol of London

Trafalgar Square’s Christmas Tree: A Living Symbol of London-Oslo Friendship  Azat TV

Politics

3 d. ago Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree for first time since 2022

The Palestinian city is revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus

Politics

3 d. ago Cat owners urged to watch out for signs amid 'toxic' Christmas tree warning

An animal charity has issued an urgent warning in order to keep our feline friends safe this festive season.

Events